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Our guest panelists talk about the 1971 television series American Family, often called the first reality tv show, and about the new HBO film on the making of the series, Cinema Vérité. Dr. Sean Kenniff appeared on the first season of Survivor,
Reality TV
In this episode, panelists discuss the recent uprisings in the Middle East and ask,
Democracy Spring
In this episode, Garlin Gilchrist II, Queena Kim and Richard Prince discuss the digital divide and how cellphones might be bridging some of the gaps. They also discuss what might be the larger issue, that how people are using technology--whether for entertainment or for educational or empowerment purposes--might be divided along racial and class fault lines as well.
Minorities and Technology
In this episode, Gil Asakawa, Damali Ayo and Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai discuss their personal reactions as well as the world's reactions to the Japanese earthquake of Spring 2011. They talk especially about cultural variations of responses to disasters and emergencies. 
Earthquake In Japan
In this episode, Garlin Gilchrist II, Queena Kim and Richard Prince discuss the job market right now and how terribly disheartening it is, especially within the African-American community. They ask how long a recovery will take, how long people can cope with long-term underemployment, and whether entrepreneurial efforts can have the same type of impact as public works programs have in the past.
The Job Market
In this episode, Libby Julia Vasquez, David Badash and Jakada Imani discuss contemporary civil rights struggles. They remind us of how much the famous
Civil Rights Now
In this episode, Sean Kennif, Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai and Patrice Yursik discuss what working means for  people in their 20's-30's now versus what it meant for people of previous generations. They also discuss and this generations relationships with their employers and the balance of life and work.
Working In America

In this episode, Garlin Gilchrist II, Queena Kim and Richard Prince discuss the digital divide and how cellphones might be bridging some of the gaps. They also discuss what might be the larger issue, that how people are using technology--whether for entertainment or for educational or empowerment purposes--might be divided along racial and class fault lines as well.



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